For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 769 students in Lander County, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lander County, NV are Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lander County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lander County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Highway 305 North
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2100
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2415
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Gr: 4-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
330 E. 6th South
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2349
Gr: PK-1 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lander County, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lander County, NV include Austin Combined Schools, Battle Mountain Elementary School and Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lander County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County?
Lander County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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